Practical Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry

Practical Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry

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Considerations for amalgam replacements in conservative Class II scenarios

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Brandon Walker, D.D.S.
Mar 07, 2022
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Amalgam replacements in the restorative practice are commonplace. The mistake many clinicians make, however, is thinking one can simply “swap out” the amalgam for composite. If rubber dam isolation is ignored, cavity preparations are not modified, poor adhesive protocols are used, and a “simplified” bulk-fill strategy is employed, there is little argume…

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